Manufacturing Grants in Ontario for 2026
Did you know that over 80% of manufacturing businesses in Canada miss out on available government grants simply because they don’t know they exist or how to apply? If you're investing in growth, equipment, or job creation, securing funding could give your Ontario manufacturing business a major competitive edge—don’t leave money on the table!
116 opportunities available
Other SupportOpen
Ontario Tenders Portal
BravoSolutionOpportunities to sell to the Government of Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative
Government of OntarioFunding to diversify and strengthen domestic and international market access
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Export Marketing Assistance Program
Ontario's North Economic Development CorporationFunding for export-focused activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Government of OntarioFinancial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingArchived
Toronto Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program
City of TorontoTax incentive supporting eligible commercial construction and expansion in Toronto
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
OCI — Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)
Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)Supports Ontario SMEs to implement DMAP-recommended digital technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Trade Mission Support Program
Ontario's North Economic Development CorporationExport assistance for not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Kenora and Rainy River District Business Accelerator Fund
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)Supports business growth in Kenora and Rainy River Districts
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Ontario Fund (IOF)
Invest OntarioOntario supports strategic investments and job creation in priority sectors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Funding for forest sector studies
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $100,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)Chemistry clusters in Sarnia-Lambton and St. Lawrence
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation